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Cleaning Products

Finish Line Gear Floss review

Simply but highly effective cleaning aid

Finish Line Gear Floss review
Tools

Lezyne Saber Chromoly tyre levers review

The best tyre levers for removing the stubbornest tyres

Lezyne Saber Chromoly tyre levers review
Frames

Wilier 101XN 29er frame review

Point and squirt frame impresses with razor sharp handling and speed

Wilier 101XN 29er frame review
Socks

Endura CoolMax Stripe Socks review

Thicker socks that are great for the autumn

Endura CoolMax Stripe Socks review
Forks (Suspension)

Fox 34 Talas 160 FIT CTD forks first ride

New fork fills gap between 32 and 36 forks with extra stiffness and little weight penalty.

Fox 34 Talas 160 FIT CTD forks first ride
Components

Mt Zoom Ultralight Bar Ends review

A light and useful blast from the past

Mt Zoom Ultralight Bar Ends review
Stems

PRO Bike Gear XCR stem review

A very light stem with a unique, clever faceplate

PRO Bike Gear XCR stem review
Tyres

Continental Rubber Queen 2.2 UST tyre review

Confidence inspiring tyre that works well in a range of conditions

Continental Rubber Queen 2.2 UST tyre review
Disc Brake Systems

Alligator Cables Aries disc rotor review

Light and affordable disc rotors are a no-brainer upgrade

Alligator Cables Aries disc rotor review
Forks (Suspension)

Magura TS8 R 29er suspension fork review

High performance in a stiff and light package

Magura TS8 R 29er suspension fork review
Components

E*thirteen Components XCX ST chain guide review

Simple and effective 1x10 guide for frames without ISCG tabs

E*thirteen Components XCX ST chain guide review
Tyres

Geax Aka 29x2.2 tyres review

The trails are still dry out there (mostly) so make the most of them with Geax's fast-rolling tyres

Geax Aka 29x2.2 tyres review
Luggage

Hydrapak Big Sur hydration pack review

Voluminous and well designed hydration pack is perfect for trail riding and longer jaunts

Hydrapak Big Sur hydration pack review
Saddles

Selle Italia SLR Flow saddle review

Lightweight and firm, this racer's favourite is more comfortable than it looks

Selle Italia SLR Flow saddle review
Handlebars

USE Atom Wide Flattie 710mm carbon handlebar review

Widest ever carbon handlebar from British brand USE tested

USE Atom Wide Flattie 710mm carbon handlebar review
Tyres

Specialized Purgatory Control 2Bliss tyre review

Tyres that can cope with a range of conditions; a great all-round pick

Specialized Purgatory Control 2Bliss tyre review
Tyres

Charge Splashback tyre review

Get in touch with your roots with these modern reincarnations of old-school tyre styling from Charge

Charge Splashback tyre review
Handlebars

Mount Zoom Ultimate Carbon flat bar review

A truly light bar at an excellent price. Perfect for racing and more.

Mount Zoom Ultimate Carbon flat bar review
Jerseys

Fox Tech MTB short-sleeved jersey review

A stylish jersey with a very relaxed fit and great sweat-wicking properties

Fox Tech MTB short-sleeved jersey review
Helmet (Full Face)

POC Cortex Flow full face helmet review

Better ventilation than POC's downhill helmet makes the Cortex Flow good for all-mountain riding

POC Cortex Flow full face helmet review
Wheel Sets

First look: Hope Hoops Pro 2 Evo 29er wheels

Light and tough wheels that tick all the boxes

First look: Hope Hoops Pro 2 Evo 29er wheels
Tyres

Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.25in 29er tyre review

A tweaked tread pattern exploits the size advantage of a 29er to deliver a fast-rolling, grippy and remarkably light race and trail tyre

Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.25in 29er tyre review
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